Show: DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Theater: Levoy Theatre
Theater Website: https://levoy.net/actors/death-of-a-salesman
Theater Phone: (856) 327-6400
Start date of auditions: 07/19/2026
LOCATION:
126-130 N. High Street,
Millville, NJ 08332
The Levoy Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for Arthur Miller’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN. We are seeking performers aged 18 and older who are prepared to get involved with the challenging themes of this acclaimed drama.
Directed by
Lauren Van Embden
Assistant Directed & Stage Managed by
Curtis Matias
AUDITION DATES/TIMES
Sunday, July 19th • 6-8 PM
Thursday, July 23 • 7-9 PM
Callbacks will be held directly after auditions on July 23 from 8-9pm, by invitation only.
Learn more about the show & Secure Your Audition Slot:
https://levoy.net/actors/death-of-a-salesman/
VIDEO SUBMISSION: Submissions will be due by Tuesday, July 21st, by 6 pm. Please send your video submission link to deathofasalesman@levoy.net
In the email, please include your name, the roles you would like to be considered for, and a headshot and resume.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, October 2, 2026 @ 7 PM
Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 2 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, October 4, 2026 @ 3 PM
AUDITION INFO:
The Levoy Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for Arthur Miller’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN. We are seeking performers aged 18 and older who are prepared to get involved with the challenging themes of this acclaimed drama.
Please be prepared with a 1-2 minute monologue in the drama genre or in the style of the show. Feel free to read a monologue from the show if you prefer.
Rehearsals will begin starting directly after callbacks/casting!
Rehearsals will typically be held on Sundays from 2 pm-6 pm, Mondays from 6:30 pm-10 pm, Wednesdays from 6:30 pm-10 pm, and Saturdays may be added as needed.
Tech week will run from September 25th to October 1st. No absences will be accepted during tech week or performances. Rehearsals will be scheduled to suit the cast’s availability. Not all performers will be asked to attend all rehearsals.
Please note, this is a non-equity production, but all actors will receive a travel stipend.
If you have any questions, please email deathofasalesman@levoy.net
Synopsis:
Traveling salesman Willy Loman cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Several tragic, soul-searching revelations – concerning his wife, his sons and his business associates – underscore how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. Arthur Miller’s thrilling play – a work of deep and revealing beauty – remains one of the most profound achievements in the American theatre.
History:
DEATH OF A SALESMAN premiered on Broadway at the Morosco Theatre on February 10, 1949. Directed by Elia Kazan, the production featured Lee J. Cobb, Mildred Dunnock, Arthur Kennedy and Cameron Mitchell. The play made its London premiere at the Phoenix Theatre on July 28, 1949. Death of a Salesman has returned to Broadway six times: in 1975 (starring George C. Scott), 1984 (Dustin Hoffman), 1999 (Brian Dennehy), 2012 (Philip Seymour Hoffman), 2022 (Wendell Pierce) and 2026 (Nathan Lane).
Cautions:
Mild Adult Themes, Suicide
ROLE BREAKDOWN
Willy Loman (can play 63, Lead Role) – Willy is a salesman, a father, and a loving husband. He portrays himself as successful and confident; however is really rather insecure. He prides himself on his abilities but also tears himself down. He tends to operate with a rather short fuse, being easily frustrated with his family. He is very focused on fulfilling the American dream and having his family fit the mold as well. Throughout the play, he slowly becomes unwell and ultimately succumbs to his mental health challenges.
Linda Loman (Willy’s Wife, can play 50s-60s, strong supporting role) – Linda is a loving wife and mother. She wants only the best for Willy and the boys. She is a constant support system for Willy despite his lack of appreciation and never seems to bat an eyelash when Willy is dismissive. Linda is a traditional 50‘s wife and mother and takes care of dinner and the homestead but tends to have a witty sense of humour about her.
Biff Loman (can play 34, strong supporting role) – Biff is Linda and Willy’s eldest son. He has had many jobs and just can’t seem to find the right fit. He is a blue-collar man trying to be a white-collar man. Biff is sensitive and in tune with his emotions; he is ultimately tired of trying to find his American dream.
Happy (Hap) Loman (can play 32, strong supporting role) Happy is Willy and Linda’s youngest son; he has found himself as a salesman, much like his father. Similar to Biff, Hap is also fed up with life and the American Dream; however, he is much more fixated on his father’s approval and thus does it anyway. Happy tends to seek the approval he doesn’t get from his father in other ways; he is a lady’s man and thrives on the power and dominance he gains/has in his interactions with women.
Uncle Ben (can play 20s-70s, strong supporting role) Uncle Ben is Willy’s older, wealthy brother who appears only in memories. Willy greatly admires him for his success and often holds him up as the ideal he wishes he could have become. While Willy chose a safer, more regional path, Ben was an adventurer—an explorer driven by a desire
to see what was out there. His boldness and worldly experiences stand in sharp contrast to Willy’s more conventional life, highlighting the tension between risk and security that runs through Willy’s character.
Howard Wagner (Willy’s Boss’s son, age can play 30s-40s, strong small supporting role) For Howard, business comes first. He brings a sense of corporate culture to the workplace largely contrasting the ways his father ran the company prior. Howard is about profit and moving the business forward; he seeks change and isn’t concerned about ruffling feathers along the way, even if that means tarnishing very old relationships. He tends to come off as cold; however, that is just his way of ensuring business runs smoothly and progresses.
Bernard (can play 30s, supporting role) – Biff and Happy’s childhood friend and neighbour, Bernard grew up as the studious, overlooked kid — the one who stayed in while others chased popularity. He wasn’t well-liked in school, and he knew it. Bernard hasn’t forgotten how it felt to be left out — but he doesn’t flaunt his accomplishments so much as let them speak for themselves. He’s smart, a little reserved, and carries a subtle air of “I told you so,” whether hemeans to or not. Bernard is a constant reminder for Willy of what ambition can build and of what his sons lack.
Charley (Neighbour, can play 40s-60s, supporting role) – Charley is a friendly neighbour who Willy trusts and counts on. Charley owns a successful business and is just genuinely a nice guy. He tries to help Willy and guide him every chance he has.
Stanley (Waiter at local restaurant, can play 30s, 2 strong scenes, strong small supporting role) – Stanley is a longtime waiter at the local watering hole and a well-loved fixture of the community. He’s laid-back, quick-witted, and always ready with a dry comment or a knowing smile. Chummy with Happy, Stanley offers a welcome dose of humor and grounded perspective.
Miss Forsythe and Letta (young females, can play 25-40, 1 scene, more comedic) Happy and Biff meet the ladies at a restaurant. They have drinks with Biff and Happy – they are young, attractive and exciting. The ladies allow Biff to feel a change of pace from his norm and a looking glass into Happy’s lifestyle.
Willy’s Mistress (can play 30-50s, supporting role) 2 memorable integral scenes – Willy has an affair with his mistress; this woman is alluring and plays a small part, although she is a very important character. The mistress not only sets a tone for Willy’s life but also for Biff’s. The mysterious woman comes up when Biff goes to his father to seek guidance, but what Biff finds instead is his dad having an affair. This was all the guidance he needed, and this scene really sets the tone of the way Biff and his father’s relationship would age.
Jenny Charley’s secretary – 1 scene – (can play 25-75)
